storing gasoline for an emergency - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

shadrock · 10-04-2005, 06:03 PM

watching all the people stuck while trying to get away from hurricaines made me think about wanting to store some for a "rainy day". I was thinking of buying a couple of the NATO style 5 gal gas cans and having some in reserve. Any tips on how long it can be stored and still be usable in a car? Should I add Drigas or anything like that to it?

StanT · 10-04-2005, 06:26 PM

I use sta-bil in my motorcycle over the winter. 5 months, no problem. According to the web site it is good for 12-24 months depending on concentration. I wouldn't store it over a year.

Sta-bil

ggadgit · 10-05-2005, 07:02 AM

Hi There,

Been there doing that, a big +1 on the stabil gas treatment, and also do not skimp on the quality of the gas cans, stay far away from the new ventless style gas cans, more trouble that they are worth. the best can for the money is used nato cans

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=201701
buy a NATO Gas Nozzle to go with them.

I have 5 and I rotate the gas from one can every 3 months

hope this helps

el_soulman · 10-05-2005, 07:30 AM

Any advantage of using metal vs. plastic?

ggadgit · 10-06-2005, 04:19 AM

Metal vs Plastic: I've used both, and as long a the quality is good, they are about the same.

Thorny · 10-06-2005, 01:34 PM

NATO cans, jerry cans, it shouldn't matter too much. Just store gas for a few months then pour it into the car and go re-fill. Fairly fresh gas all the time. Unless your car is ancient or desperately in need of a tune-up, it'll burn old gas just fine.

jorgelito · 10-16-2005, 02:10 PM

What about location? Is storage in a NATO can in the garage safe? Or basement? Or tool shed? How about amount? 5-5 gallon cans? 25-50 gallons storage?

Anyone have a good general guideline?

Thanks.

DEI37 · 10-17-2005, 09:52 AM

Store it in as dry of a location as you can. Keep the cans full, to help prevent condensation in the can. Not like to the brim full, have to allow for expansion and what not, but you know what I'm getting at. Half full cans will condensate, especially through the cooler months. Sta-bil will definitely help, and a gas drier will not hurt, either. I've kept gas for 18 months, with no problems.

jorgelito · 10-17-2005, 11:32 PM

Thanks for the info - One more question: would storing it in the garage be ok? And do you change out the gas after 18 mos?

Thorny · 10-18-2005, 05:37 PM

The big thing to remember for storage is that this stuff goes *BOOM* if not stored properly.

Keep away from sparks, open flame, pilot lights, welders, children, and other explosive things.

10-04-2005, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadrock Crazy	storing gasoline for an emergency watching all the people stuck while trying to get away from hurricaines made me think about wanting to store some for a "rainy day". I was thinking of buying a couple of the NATO style 5 gal gas cans and having some in reserve. Any tips on how long it can be stored and still be usable in a car? Should I add Drigas or anything like that to it?

10-17-2005, 09:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Store it in as dry of a location as you can. Keep the cans full, to help prevent condensation in the can. Not like to the brim full, have to allow for expansion and what not, but you know what I'm getting at. Half full cans will condensate, especially through the cooler months. Sta-bil will definitely help, and a gas drier will not hurt, either. I've kept gas for 18 months, with no problems. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

10-04-2005, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
StanT © Location: Colorado	I use sta-bil in my motorcycle over the winter. 5 months, no problem. According to the web site it is good for 12-24 months depending on concentration. I wouldn't store it over a year. Sta-bil

10-05-2005, 07:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
ggadgit Tilted	Hi There, Been there doing that, a big +1 on the stabil gas treatment, and also do not skimp on the quality of the gas cans, stay far away from the new ventless style gas cans, more trouble that they are worth. the best can for the money is used nato cans http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=201701 buy a NATO Gas Nozzle to go with them. I have 5 and I rotate the gas from one can every 3 months hope this helps

10-05-2005, 07:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
el_soulman Upright	Any advantage of using metal vs. plastic?

10-06-2005, 04:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
ggadgit Tilted	Metal vs Plastic: I've used both, and as long a the quality is good, they are about the same.

10-06-2005, 01:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thorny Upright Location: Ohio	NATO cans, jerry cans, it shouldn't matter too much. Just store gas for a few months then pour it into the car and go re-fill. Fairly fresh gas all the time. Unless your car is ancient or desperately in need of a tune-up, it'll burn old gas just fine.

10-16-2005, 02:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	What about location? Is storage in a NATO can in the garage safe? Or basement? Or tool shed? How about amount? 5-5 gallon cans? 25-50 gallons storage? Anyone have a good general guideline? Thanks.

10-17-2005, 11:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	Thanks for the info - One more question: would storing it in the garage be ok? And do you change out the gas after 18 mos?

10-18-2005, 05:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Thorny Upright Location: Ohio	The big thing to remember for storage is that this stuff goes BOOM if not stored properly. Keep away from sparks, open flame, pilot lights, welders, children, and other explosive things.